Southern California Business articles from November 1997

Southern California Business archives from November 1997

LAPD officers cited for bravery at Chamber luncheon. (Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce)
November 1, 1997... They pursued armed gunmen, rescued women and children from armed suspects, assisted neighbors threatened by gang members and protected fellow officers from gunfire. Under the sponsorship of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, six Los...

California Chamber report shows out-of-state migration significantly curtailed. (California Chamber of Commerce)
November 1, 1997... More people are moving into California from other states than are moving out of the state, according to recent data collected by the California Chamber of Commerce's Economic Advisory Council. "This is a clear sign of the growing attractiveness...

SBA assists Chamber member with start-up publication. (Small Business Administration assists Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce member Stan Myles)
November 1, 1997... In 1995, Chamber member Stan Myles was unexpectedly impacted by the current wave of corporate downsizing when his once apparently secure position at a City of Los Angeles municipal agency was suddenly eliminated. The timing of his job loss...

Americans long for ethics and personal responsibility, according to study.
November 1, 1997... A national survey reveals that Americans want ethics and personal responsibility to play a bigger role in society. Among other findings, 92 percent of the public believe children should be taught ethics in public schools. "Traditionally,...

Bloomingdale's: the most famous store in the world.
November 1, 1997... Bloomingdale's, justifiably referred to as being "like no other store in the world," began with a 19th century fad, and the extraordinary vision of two brothers. Lyman and Joseph Bloomingdale pioneered nearly every major change in the early...

The retail industry: thriving and growing.(Industry Overview)
November 1, 1997... When making career plans, it's important to learn which industries will offer an increasing number of career opportunities. The thriving retail industry currently employs over 20 million workers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor,...

Consumer confidence edges upward.
November 1, 1997... Consumer confidence continued to advance in September, The Conference Board reported recently. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index now stands at 128.6 (1985=100), up one point from August's reading of 127.6. The two major...

Bartering enables businesses to trade excess time or inventory.
November 1, 1997... Just because you're short on cash doesn't mean that you have to go without. More and more people are turning to bartering - and finding that it can be good for business. Retailers, manufacturers and service businesses are now using barter to...

What customers expect from retailers today.
November 1, 1997... Some customers expect a lot from salespeople, some expect very little, and some dont know what to expect. Frequently, customers expect salespeople merely to be suppliers of products rather than resources with solutions to common business...

Malls play to customer, tenant strength.
November 1, 1997... A new subsidiary of Simon DeBartolo Group, the nation's largest shopping mall developer and owner, will tap the firm's 100-million strong customer base with a battery of one-on-one marketing initiatives. The subsidiary, Simon Brand Ventures...

Beating those off season sale slumps.
November 1, 1997... All businesses have to deal with bad selling season, but for most retailers, slow season can bring a store to its knees. There are some simple and easy steps you can take to help keep your sales, at least stable during these off season months....

Make the most out of your returns.
November 1, 1997... You are working on markdowns when you hear the unmistakable sound of a customer entering your store. Your back straightens, pulse quickens. You eagerly walk out to greet them, a smile coming to your lips as $$ light up your eyes. But wait -...

State of California launches "Plug in, California!" to inform consumers about electric industry charges.
November 1, 1997... Three-Part, Long-Term Education Program to Target Residents and Small Businesses The State of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced the launch of a $89.3 million public education campaign to inform Californians about how...

Chamber partners with "America Leads on Trade" coalition. (Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce)
November 1, 1997... The Southern California region is home to the two largest ports in the country, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. Their combined container volume ranks third in the world behind Hong Kong and Singapore. LAX is the fourth...

Brand names, new products drive consumer stocks.
November 1, 1997... Brand names and new product introductions continue to drive valuation of consumer products stocks, according to Carol Warner, a consumer products industry analyst for Montgomery Securities. Warner said the consumer products group has...